Plot Elements Plot: the main story in a work of fiction Fiction: an invented story Exposition:the first part of a work of fiction in which setting, characters, and the inciting force are introduced. Setting: where and when the story takes place Characters: the people (or animals) involved in the story Protagonist: the main character in the story Antagonist: the character or force that opposes the protagonist Inciting Force: the event or character that triggers the conflict Rising Action: a series of events that builds from the conflict.It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax Climax: the high point of the story for the reader, usually the moment of the highest interest and greatest emotion.The point at which the outcome of the conflict can be predicted. Falling Action: the events after the climax which close the story Resolution: rounds out and concludes the action
Plot: the main story in a work of fiction
Fiction: an invented story
Exposition: the first part of a work of fiction in which setting, characters,
and the inciting force are introduced.
Setting: where and when the story takes place
Characters: the people (or animals) involved in the story
Protagonist: the main character in the story
Antagonist: the character or force that opposes the protagonist
Inciting Force: the event or character that triggers the conflict
Rising Action: a series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax
Climax: the high point of the story for the reader, usually the moment of the highest interest and greatest emotion. The point at which the outcome of the conflict can be predicted.
Falling Action: the events after the climax which close the story
Resolution: rounds out and concludes the action